Roger Leon Short, 72, of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle.

Visitation will be from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Fairview Baptist Church, Columbus, MS.  A memorial service will follow at 4:30 PM with Bro. Breck Ladd officiating.

Roger was born on December 29, 1949, in Quinton, AL, to the late Overton Lee Short and Ollie Aubrey Harrell Short.  He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and Executive Director of Parks and Recreation in Lowndes County. In addition to his parents, Mr. Short is preceded in death by his sister – Patsy Short.

He is survived by his wife – Pamela Lawson Short; Daughters – Lori Short Simpson, Ashley Tutor (Darrell) Holley, Kimberly Tutor Rogers, Carly Ann Short (Chad) Feltman, Haley Elizabeth (Philip) Tutor, and Harper Leigh Short; son – Jeremy Harrell (Chelle) Short; grandchildren – Megan Simpson, Jordan Simpson, Chelsea Short, Paighton "Park" Simpson, Ty Thomas, Dominic Holley, Annleigh Short-Harrison, Alyssa Holley and Rollins Feltman; great-grandchildren Neciea Humphrey, Riyah Simpson, Layklynn Simpson; sisters Sherry Wages and Candace Bush; and fur-son Dierks.

In place of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.